5 Questions
What are the Saint Thomas Christians also known as?
Nasranis
In which century did Pantaenus from Alexandria visit the St. Thomas Christians?
2nd century
Who reportedly sent gifts to the Mar Thoma Christians of India in AD 883?
Alfred the Great
When did Christians from Edessa arrive in Kerala under the leadership of Thomas of Cana?
AD 345
Who visited Southern Kerala around AD 1292 and mentioned the presence of Christians there?
Marco Polo
Study Notes
Saint Thomas Christians
- Also known as Mar Thoma Christians or Nasranis
Early Visits and Interactions
- Pantaenus from Alexandria visited the St. Thomas Christians in the 2nd century
- In AD 883, the Patriarch of the East reportedly sent gifts to the Mar Thoma Christians of India
- Christians from Edessa arrived in Kerala under the leadership of Thomas of Cana in the 4th century
- In around AD 1292, John of Monte Corvino visited Southern Kerala and mentioned the presence of Christians there
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